Stacy Simmon

• Managed care for patients from admission, recovery through discharge for patients in the endoscopy procedures.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Operating room nurse and in the Endoscopy Lab.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Charge nurse on Surgical Floor.

Office nurse responsible for caring for newborn to adult patients including physical assessments and vital signs. Document patient information from symptoms, medications and treatments. Schedule any further treatment.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.